Results in a political opportunity to say no

(“Improving Policy Instruments through Impact Assessment,” pg online @ https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/docserver/5kml60vnhc6h-en.pdf?expires=1721281449&id=id&accname=guest&checksum=3EC467D790CE506FA407BC6512D869C3 //pa-ef)

As a final step, the results of consultations inside and outside the administration, as well as the results of the analysis carried out by civil servants in the lead ministry are evaluated, documented and comparatively assessed. The output of this comparative assessment will be a recommendation for the political decision-takers determining the policy option, which seems to best meet the set requirements. The final decision on which alternative to pursue rests with the political level. There may well be political considerations which could result in choosing another rather than the recommended alternative.